Glenmorangie Signet Reserve

Adding notes of raisins and raspberries to the Signet's dark chocolate, tiramisu, and mocha, along with Glenmorangie's peach and coconut characteristics, creates a masterpiece. Nose: Raisins, Tiramisu, Dark Chocolate, Apricots, Burnt Honey, Raspberries, Morello Cherries, Orange Rinds, Ginger, Grapefruits, Date Syrup, Coconuts, Peaches, Buttercream Frosting. Palate/Finish: Raisins, Dark Chocolate, Tiramisu, Mocha, Vanilla, Cloves, Blood Oranges, Nutmeg, Manuka Honey, Grapefruit, Coconuts, Peaches.

This was sampled in a double-blind tasting. It finished last out of six entries. The virgin oak influence is so strong that it was mistaken for a bourbon. It has heavy tannic and okay notes, with undertones of coffee and chocolate. The aroma is good, but the taste is a letdown. They attempted too much, and it didn't work.